Man City vs Everton prediction, odds, expert football betting tips and best bets for Premier League match

 

With the start of the Champions League knockout stages on the horizon, Man City will be looking to position themselves well for a number of title races as they host Everton in the league kick-off on Saturday night (AEDT).

Man City look set to go top of the Premier League table with a win, now in control of their own destiny after Arsenal's victory over Liverpool. The Citizens are two points behind the first-placed Reds and have a game in hand, meaning they now have the advantage.

With Kevin de Bruyne, Erling Haaland, and Jeremy Doku all fully fit after injuries, Pep Guardiola has a full strength squad, which is a scary proposition for the rest of Europe. Add a white-hot Phil Foden to the mix, and City are possibly the most in-form and fully loaded team in the world right now.

Everton appear to be handling their rocky season well, but have hit a rough patch recently, slipping back into the relegation zone thanks to their points deduction due to financial irregularities. The Toffees have gone six straight without a win in a Premier League game since winning 2-0 against Burnley in mid-December, and have also knocked Luton Town out of the promotion-winning FA Cup in that period.

Man City vs Everton match facts

• Date: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024
• Kickoff time: 12:30 p.m. local (11:30 p.m. AEDT)
• Location: Etihad Stadium (Manchester, England)
• Referee: John Brooks VAR: Michael Oliver
• Last meeting: Everton 1-3 Man City (Dec. 27, 2023 | Premier League)

Man City vs Everton best bet

• Pick: Under 3.5 total goals
• Odds: $2.05

Manchester City have returned to their best form, but have yet to blow away a rival for a long time. They bide their time at the opening whistle rather than pushing the other team, as evidenced by their 2-0 win over Sheffield United at the end of December, a team who outplayed them from start to finish. Overwhelming was expected.

Meanwhile, Everton look to disrupt games, and while they struggle to score themselves, do well to keep the opposition out for as long as possible. The last time these teams met, Everton scored with their first and only real chance of the first half, and Man City finally got themselves back into the match after half-time. While the scoreline ultimately read 3-1, the four goals scored a marginally higher 3.58 xG across the match.

Given the high odds here on the under, a 50/50 chance with both teams leaning towards slight underperformance, a low-scoring match controlled by the favorite is good value.